In two focused days off Puerto Rico (Gran Canaria) you’ll complete five dives — including a 30 m deep dive and underwater navigation — to upgrade your open-water skills. Combine classroom theory, boat dives and optional specialties like wreck or night diving.
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You surface under a wide Atlantic sky, the boat bobbing gently as the reef drops away beneath your fins. Salt stings the back of your neck and the deck buzzes with last-minute kit checks; over two days you’ll move from confident open-water diver to someone who plans multi-level dives with purpose.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to carry gear, swim comfortably and handle repeated dives over two days
Wildlife
History
Gran Canaria’s coastline is volcanic; centuries of fishing and inter-island trade shaped local dive culture and many shore launch points.
Conservation
Parts of Gran Canaria’s coastline are monitored for marine protection — divers are urged to avoid contact, secure gear and follow guide briefings to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Advanced Diving Course in Gran Canaria today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification card
You must show proof of Open Water certification before starting the course; instructors will check your logbook and experience.
Plan your flights around diving
Avoid flying within 48 hours after your last dive to prevent decompression sickness risks.
Check sea conditions for electives
Choose elective dives like wreck or boat dives based on daily weather and your comfort with deeper water.
Hydrate and eat light before diving
Good hydration and a light meal before water time help reduce fatigue and ear problems during repeated dives.
Logbook & certification card
Proof of prior certification and recorded experience is required for enrollment.
Shorty wetsuit (3–5 mm)
Local water temperatures often make a shorty comfortable; instructors supply full kit if needed.
summer
Mask, snorkel and fins (personal)
Personal fit reduces leaks and improves comfort during repeated dives.
Dive computer or depth gauge
Required for deep dives and safe dive planning during the course.